Preventing Preeclampsia: Questions for the doctor

If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, ask your doctor or midwife about your risk for preeclampsia (“pree-ih-KLAMP-see-uh”), also called toxemia. If you are at high risk, the doctor may recommend that you take a low dose (small amount) of aspirin while you are pregnant to help prevent preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia is a health problem that some women develop after about 20 weeks of pregnancy. Preeclampsia is usually mild, but it can be dangerous and even deadly for both a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.

Many women who have preeclampsia don’t feel sick. The main sign of preeclampsia is high blood pressure. It’s important to get regular checkups during pregnancy so your doctor or midwife can check your blood pressure.

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